MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,696 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
light cracking offside rear tyre
nearside and offside rear wheel arches slight corrosion
nearside head lamp glass damaged
rear panel corroded
nearside head lamp glass damage
nearside rear wheel arch corroded
scuttle panel corroded above master cyliner / servo mounting point
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
nearside head lamp glass damage
nearside rear wheel arch corroded
scuttle panel corroded above master cyliner / servo mounting point
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
STRONG ADVISE:- FRONT SCUTTLE PANEL CORRODED
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
STRONG ADVISE:- FRONT SCUTTLE PANEL CORRODED
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP DAMAGED
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear view mirror missing
STRONG ADVISE:- FRONT SCUTTLE PANEL CORRODED WITHIN WIPER MECHANISM
STRONG ADVISE:- FRONT SUSPENSION CLOSE TO FOULING BUMP STOPS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise hydro susension at front is very low
exhaust downpipe has fouling damage
o/s/r tyre shows perishing and cracking
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise hydro susension at front is very low
exhaust downpipe has fouling damage
o/s/r tyre shows perishing and cracking
All tyres aged and perishing badly.
Brake components corroded and aged.
Downpipe damaged by road surface.
Exhaust system corroded and worn in places.Heat sheilding not secure in places.
Metal and flexi brake pipes showing surface corrosion,age and wear.
Minor exhaust blows.
Slight play in offside rear pivot arm.
Steering and suspension components showing corrosion and general age and wear.
Surface corrosion to rear wheel arches.
Suspension low and requires attention.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
All tyres aged and perishing badly.
Brake components corroded and aged.
Downpipe damaged by road surface.
Exhaust system corroded and worn in places.Heat sheilding not secure in places.
Metal and flexi brake pipes showing surface corrosion,age and wear.
Minor exhaust blows.
Slight play in offside rear pivot arm.
Steering and suspension components showing corrosion and general age and wear.
Surface corrosion to rear wheel arches.
Suspension low and requires attention.
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J166 LAF is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1992 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 51,343 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Rover Metro fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 34,808 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J166 LAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Rover Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J166 LAF is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 2 January 1992.
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